Nigeria's men's cricket team has made history by winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C, defeating Botswana in a thrilling match. This victory marks a significant milestone for Nigerian cricket, and Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, was on hand to celebrate the team's success.

Olopade praised the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) and its president, Uyi Akpata, for their efforts in advancing the sport in Nigeria. He highlighted the rapid progress cricket has made in Nigeria, citing the recent success of the Nigeria U-19 women's cricket team, which secured Africa's sole ticket to the ICC U-19 Women's World Cup in 2025.

Nigeria's victory was impressive, with the team securing five wins out of five and dominating the tournament. The team's success is a testament to the growing prominence of cricket in Nigeria, and Olopade stressed the importance of diversifying Nigeria's sports focus to include cricket and other sports.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C featured six teams, including Nigeria, Botswana, Sierra Leone, Eswatini, Côte d'Ivoire, and St. Helena. Nigeria's victory in the tournament is a significant step towards qualifying for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2026.